Paul Derrickson

Son, son-in-law & friend of people with Alzheimer’s.
Sharing evidence-based habits to boost memory & focus today and lower dementia risk tomorrow.

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Physical Activity (MVPA) improves mental and neurological health in older adults:

⬆️ MVPA => ⬇️ Depression 👍
⬆️ MVPA => ⬇️ Anxiety 👍
⬇️ MVPA => ⬆️Dementia 👎

PA improves mental health today and protect against dementia tomorrow🧠💪

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Interesting observational study from Mass General associating use of real time cognitive spatial mapping and reduced incidence of Alzheimer's.
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#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

https://t.co/7wyWP9TOfZ

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Weight mgt in 40s, 50s and 60s supports a healthier brain later in life. Connection between visceral fat & hallmark proteins of Alzheimer's.

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

Midlife Belly Fat May Be Tied to Early Signs of Dementia https://t.co/ftLikXINvD from @WebMD;

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Heart health risk & obesity associated with lower brain volume (men ages 55 - 64) 😳
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Brain Volume Changes Come 10 Years Sooner for Men With Cardiovascular Risks https://t.co/lNR1OFkVdT

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

A healthy heart supports a Healthy Brain.
High fitness levels showed a 40% lower dementia risk vs. low fitness levels.
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Good cardiorespiratory fitness may lower dementia risk, study finds https://t.co/j4D0nQ7a43

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

More data supporting the importance of healthy blood-sugar levels for long term brain health health 🧠

Diabetes diagnosis earlier in life tied to higher dementia risk, study finds https://t.co/5Md4Q7I2jE

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Health choices at midlife impact brain health later in life.
Take care of your brain and it will care for you! 🧠👍

Healthier midlife linked to better outcomes in those prone to brain diseases: study https://t.co/HdLnIU4mWH

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

More data on the link between cholesterol & brain health

Study: Cholesterol shifts may indicate cognitive decline, dementia https://t.co/tc9ACEMC5R

#HealthyBrain #BrainHealth #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

More data linking quality sleep with successful aging (including brain health) 🛌💤=>🧠💪

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

https://t.co/kZs7MPXSxc

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

@DrKristieLeong Fitness IS everywhere! Love it @DrKristieLeong !

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Interesting piece on link of gut health and brain health (inflammation). 🐛🪲 & 🧠

#HealthyBrain #BrainHealth #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

Study links gut bacteria and cognitive decline https://t.co/immUlntTtn

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Interesting research that could impact neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's down the road

#ENDAlz #Alzheimers

Protein Shakeup: Researchers Uncover New Function https://t.co/BZHNOofGAT~

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

Every meal, every workout, every night's sleep—it's all building the future you. What you do now, in your 20s, 30s, and even 50s, shapes the health you'll experience in the decades to come.

To understand why the choices you make today impact your future health, consider this: chronic disease and mobility loss are rooted in long-term, silent processes. Inflammation, poor diet, stress, and lack of exercise can slowly damage your cells, arteries, and brain, starting decades before symptoms appear.

These conditions are not random—they develop over time based on lifestyle factors. Every healthy choice you make now can slow or even prevent these processes. It's all connected.

It's never too late—or too soon—to start living well.

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

More data on the connection between vision & brain health (also recently added as a risk factor by Lancet study) 👀💪=> 🧠💪

#HealthyBrain #ENDAlz #Alzheimers

Vision Impairment and Dementia in Older Adults https://t.co/qr9UbwjpmF

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

More data supporting the role of diet in reducing risk of Alzheimers' and related dementias
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Association of MIND diet with cognitive decline among Black and White older adults - https://t.co/XCUScW4dM6

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Socialization & relationships are good for our brains, and our overall well being
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#BrainHealth #EndAlz #Alzheimers

Loneliness ups risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment: study https://t.co/SA8jlwBCq9

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Heart health is crucial to a healthy brain
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#HealthyBrain #EndAlz #Alzheimers

https://t.co/nbG3kqHXXw

[Paul Derrickson @pderrickson]

Good news coming from a UK - US - Japan collaboration 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬🧑‍🔬🇯🇵🇬🇧🇺🇸🧠👍

Promising new Alzheimer’s drug candidate developed by international research team https://t.co/AvAmotuvOZ

#HealthyBrain #EndALZ #Alzheimers

[Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation]

During #HealthLiteracyMonth, we want to help you make decisions about your health and the health of those you care about. These positive, everyday actions can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia: https://t.co/7vvu63aEDs.

[Kristen Jakobitz @KristenJakobitz]

Your health is a reflection of your choices. Make them wisely. #health #HealthyChoices